What Events Would Constitute An Alimony Modification?

Question: During my divorce, the economy tanked and my assets in the business were severely diminished even though alimony was based on my income when my business was thriving.. After a few years of unemployment, I finally had to settle for a position that pays half of what I was …

Modifying Arrears Garnished From Social Security Checks

Question: I currently have child support payments garnished from my Social Security checks. I need to have these arrears modified due to cost of living expenses and how burdensome it has become with such a large amount taken from my income.

Evidence Needed To Prove Child Support Was Paid Directly

Question: I was just served papers to appear in court due to alleged child support arrears. I have proof for the child support office that they payments they claim I missed were paid directly to my ex-wife before the wage garnishment was implemented. Would all I have to do is …

Proving The Contempt Allegation Is Not Your Fault

Question: My original divorce attorney has seemingly vanished and has not responded to affidavits for the QDRO so now I am being charged with contempt. How can I prove to the court that this contempt charge is not based on my own doing, but by my divorce lawyer’s lack of …

Will moving in with my girlfriend affect child custody?

Question: If I move in with my girlfriend, what effects will it have on my child custody agreement and child support? Can my ex-wife use this against me to modify our existing arrangements?

Does The Party Awarded The Asset Take The Debt?

Question: I have a vehicle financed in my name. During temporary orders, my soon-to-be-ex-wife was awarded possession of the vehicle until the divorce is final at which point we are to switch cars since I am driving the one in her name that is paid off. She is saying that …

What Situations Qualify For A Child Support Modification?

Question: Due to my ex-wife’s voluntary unemployment and the fact that I was fired, I would like to modify my child support and ask for a temporary deviance to $0 per week until such time when either party makes 20% more than the other. Our expenses and amount of parenting …

Can I Move Out Of State If My Ex Is Not Exercising Her Visitation Rights

Question: My ex-wife is not exercising her visitation rights under our current child custody arrangement because she recently moved several states away. I would like to move to another state with my child and my new wife. Can I move with my wife and child to another state if my …

What Are The Deadlines About Submission Of A Court Order?

Question: My divorce was several months ago, and my ex-wife’s divorce lawyer has yet to draft the decree and submit to the judge to sign. Are there any deadlines in place requiring the submission of an order to the court? What can I do if there is a time limit …

Can You Stop Paying Support Before The Modification Is Final?

Question: I have had temporary primary custody of my child as my ex-wife and I agreed to move him into my town in another state with a better school district. My ex-wife intends to move to my town at which point we would return to our shared custody agreement. The …